Hi Everyone,

About me: 34 y/o male living in Irvine CA. I haven't biked seriously ever. I dont intend to get serious in biking either as I am afraid of getting hit by a car. Otherwise I do like riding a bike. So thats that however, where I live they have recently opened a nice trail that doesnt require me to be on the road with cars which is important to me for safety reasons. As a result I have decided to buy a small bike to ride when I take my dog (english bulldog) on walks.

Past few days I have been reading this forum and trying to gather some knowledge before posting here. As a reault I have learned that Dahon is a quality bike as far as folding bikes goes and it is ideal for casual use.

I have come across a seller that is selling a green Dahon Folding Bike 7 speed in my neighborhood. The person claims it is in a like new condition. Assuming that it is, what would be an accaptable price for this bike? Also, I have read numerous threads however I am still unknowledgeable as far as being able to tell what needs replacing etc by looking at a picture (at least being able to estimate). I assume you guys will recommend me yo go to a LBS and get it checked out. Is it worth it as I dont know how much that should cost for a used cheap-ish bike? I have read the importance of tuning, how much would it cost me to tune a bike like this?

I would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks everyone.

Call a couple of Dahon authorized dealers in your area and ask them what they charge for a tune-up on a Dahon Boardwalk D7. Confirm whether the tune-up includes adjusting the latches and quick releases.

-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA

I have a good idea..Walk your dog! A bulldog can hardly move fast at the best of times..They were bred for hanging on to bulls by their mouth not for running beside a bike..
Walking your dog ..you will be in control of it..You won't be in control of your bike or your dog if you walk it beside your bike..

i agree. i have an EB and i just walk him.

but a dahon boardwalk d7 is a good bike.

Thanks for the responses. Its good to know D7 is a good bike.
I have called couple bike shops and they charge $70-75 for a tune up. I dont know what goes into a tune up and how long it takes so I cant comment if thats reasonable or not.

Also, good idea regarding walking the dog, I should give it a try

I just purchased the bike so I am pretty excited. 😊 Test ride was fun.

If there is anyway I can help others looking to buy this bike let me know.

Also thank you hgr3inOK, tudorowen1 and marxmini for responding to this thread.